Job Description
THE ROLE
We are looking for a highly qualified, dedicated, creative, adaptable and enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics for an August 2025 start. The successful candidate will be someone who has the ability to lead and inspire children, as well as the willingness to support the ambition and values of the school.
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time, two years, with the possibility of extension subject to performance
START DATE:
August 2025
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
I. QUALIFICATION
Essential:
Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in Mathematics or in a relevant subject area
Evidence of high-level academic mathematics ability
Desirable: PGCE / QTS or equivalent
II. EXPERIENCE
The candidate should have:
• Minimum two years’ Mathematics teaching experience at a UK or international school
• Experience in Cambridge, IGCSE, A-Level curriculum
III. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential: The successful candidate should have:
• A wide interest and passion in Mathematics teaching
• Good communication skills
• Good teamwork and collaborative skills
• Resilience and a good sense of humor
• Fairness, kindness and warmth
• Interest in wider issues relating to teaching and learning
IV. PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND CONDUCT
The successful candidate should have:
• Ability to understand, empathize with and enjoy the culture, ethos and values of SPGS International School Chengdu
• Flexibility to learn and adapt to new cultures and situations
• A willingness to explore innovative approaches from across the educational field
• The ability to uphold the Code of Conduct of SPGS International Schools
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Teach Mathematics at the level of KS3, IGCSE and A-Level
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in Mathematics and across the wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development
• Lead on the school’s Mathematics competitions.
• Liaise closely with other staff to develop Mathematics meeting the needs and interests of students across the school
• Develop the school’s program of taking Mathematics into the local community
• Liaise with Mathematics staff at SPGS London to build on their tradition of excellence and develop common programs, including tours
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• Carrying out tutor ‘s responsibility for a specific year group
• Support the school’s aims and objectives for teaching and learning
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons
• Collaborate with colleagues at SPGS London to bring the best of their methods and expertise to SPGS International School Chengdu
• Teach, according to their educational need, the students assigned to you
• Set and mark work (including internal examinations) to be carried out by the students in school or elsewhere
• Monitor and record student progress and achievement as per school policy
• Set appropriately challenging targets for students
• Ensure students requiring learning support are supported in following their Individual Education Plan and that their needs are being met
• Organize assessments and examinations as required
• Write reports as required
• Strive to foster amongst students, a love of learning and an ongoing thirst for knowledge
• Collaborate with other teachers to plan lessons together, share ideas, approaches and professional knowledge
• Keep-up-to-date with Department for Education and subject specific developments and contribute curriculum knowledge to the department
• Keep up-to-date with wider educational research internationally
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your completed application form (https://spgs-international-school-chengdu.hirehive.com/) and recent CV to hr.sisc@spgs-shengbo.com
Closing Date: 30th Sep 2023 at midnight
References will be taken up including direct contact with your current, or most recent
employer for a safeguarding reference check and to confirm clearance from
contract commitment.
SPGS International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children. Safeguarding children is taken very seriously and all staff will be
subject to rigorous checks and an interview process that will include a
safeguarding panel. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment
clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification
checks and employment checks, including an exploration of any gaps in
employment. Two satisfactory professional references, which will be verified as
part of the pre-employment process, will also be required.
Please find more information here:
https://spgs-international-school-chengdu.hirehive.com/
(86)028 81294217